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On this day in 1967 actress Melina Mercouri brushed up her song and dance skills to open Illya Darling, a musical version of Never on Sunday. The show ran 319 performances at the Mark Hellinger Theatre.
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Born on this day in 1923 actress and singer Jane Kean.
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On this day in 1992 soprano Deborah Polaski made her Met debut as Kundry.
Born on this day in 1912 actress and Olympian Sonja Henie.
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Born on this day in 1915 singer, songwriter and actress Billie Holiday.
Born on this day in 1900 soprano Gina Cigna.
Happy 60th birthday soprano Anna Caterina Antonacci.
Born on this day in 1932 actor Anthony Perkins.
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Born on this day 99 years ago, actress and singer Doris Day.
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Happy 92nd birthday actress and singer Jane Powell.
Born on this day in 1911 soprano Elisabeth Grümmer.
On this day day in 1970, the Betty Comden / Adolph Green / Charles Strouse / Lee Adams musical Applause opened at the Palace Theatre, to run 896 performances. Lauren Bacall starred as Margo Channing.
Born on this day in 1918 actress and singer Pearl Bailey.
